DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”) (NYSE: IVT) today announced the appointment of Robert A. Garechana to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Garechana brings extensive experience in real estate finance and investment, along with public-company leadership, to the InvenTrust Board of Directors.

Robert A. Garechana

Mr. Garechana currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sun Communities, Inc., a real estate investment trust that owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities. Before joining Sun Communities, Mr. Garechana held several leadership positions at Equity Residential, including Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer in 2025, Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to 2025, and Treasurer from 2008 to 2018. His earlier roles included leadership positions in capital markets, financial reporting and SEC reporting. Mr. Garechana will join the Board as an independent director and member of the Audit Committee.

“We are excited to welcome Bob to InvenTrust’s Board of Directors,” said DJ Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of InvenTrust. “His extensive experience in finance, acquisitions, and strategic capital allocation will be a valuable addition to our Board. We look forward to benefiting from his perspective as we execute our growth strategy, expand our Sun Belt portfolio, and deliver long-term value to our stockholders.”

Jay Whitehurst, Chairman of the Board, added, “Bob’s experience working with public company boards and audit committees makes him a strong addition to our Board. His financial expertise, as well as his deep background in corporate strategy, will be particularly valuable to the Company, and we look forward to Bob's contributions."

Mr. Garechana also served as Treasurer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Upwardly Global, a national nonprofit that helps work-authorized immigrants and refugees enter the U.S. workforce. Mr. Garechana holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

“I am honored to join InvenTrust’s Board of Directors,” said Bob Garechana. “The Company’s focus on essential retail in Sun Belt markets provides a strong foundation for continued growth. I look forward to bringing my experience in real estate investment and finance to the Board as we work to create long-term value for stockholders.”

About InvenTrust Properties Corp.

InvenTrust Properties Corp. is a premier Sun Belt, multi-tenant essential retail REIT that owns, leases, redevelops, acquires and manages grocery-anchored neighborhood and community centers as well as high-quality power centers that often have a grocery component. Management pursues the Company's business strategy by acquiring retail properties in Sun Belt markets, opportunistically disposing of retail properties, and maintaining a flexible capital structure. A trusted, local operator bringing real estate expertise to its tenant relationships, InvenTrust has built a strong reputation with market participants across its portfolio. For more information, please visit www.inventrustproperties.com.

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